Dorset Events 2015, All dates are correct at time of being published, please confirm date and event details before
making travel arrangements.
Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light
blue. The diary follows. Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.

This year February Half Term is all about Camouflage!
Find out more about how camouflage techniques are used in combat and how the
armed forces take inspiration from nature when trying to stay hidden.
Visitors will have the chance to find out how crews work and fight together,
conceal and live with their vehicle.
There is also the opportunity to sit inside the Chieftain Main Battle Tank and
an original First World War Mark IV tank and find out more about how these
machines operate.
There will be talks, tours and trails as well as activities for the whole
family.
The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be open every day 13.30 – 16.30.
Normal admission prices apply and Annual passes are valid.
The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JG
01929 405096

Freeway Poets. The Winchester, 39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset.
BH25PW. Wednesday 4th March 7pm - 1.30am
07718126332
HEADLINE EL CRISIS
Crisis has come out of the London spoken word scene, travelling to New York for
the British Council as part of the UK in NY festival at the world-renowned
Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed on the growing underground black comedy
circuit,
GUEST POET. SHAINE SINGER
Shaine is a poet, writer and actor, having appeared on television, stage and
published poet, it's always such an amazing pleasure to have him appear at
Freeway.
GUEST POET. DAN BROADBENT
Is an incredibly talented young man from up north with a passion for people,
arts, bicycles and words.
GUEST POET. NKETCH NWOKOLO
Always a gift to hear this beautiful lady perform her words and to listen to her
voice as she share's such emotion in her poetry with a natural flare for
writing,and a great musician, and poet she is definitely one to watch on the
spoken word scene..
SPECIAL GUEST. SI GENERO
The Bournemouth Legend that is Si Genero will be wowing us only he knows how
with his, many instruments, tunes, music and voice .. so lucky to have him here
at Freeway
OPEN MIC. Get down early and come perform, a great chance to share your words
and take to the Freeway Poets stage
COMPERE. MARK BERRY
LIVE ART. Putting pens to boards some amazing artists.
LOTUS SEED. Vegetarian food and goodies
MR KEN's Tea Stall. Tea, e, Chai, Bubble Tea, and all sorts of wonderful
delights...
TOPSY TURVY TEA PARTY TREATS.....FOR ALL.
Visuals, Decor, Quirky Drinks stalls and much much more ..
Doors 7pm till late Entry £5 .. nus £4

This Easter Holiday, to coincide with the opening of our brand new exhibition
‘Tank Factory’, the Museum will be showcasing the science and technology behind
the design, build and operation of armoured vehicles.
There will be talks, tours, and trails around the Museum as well as the
opportunity to climb inside one of the Museum's Main Battle Tanks. Follow our
FREE Easter Egg Hunt around the Museum for a tasty reward!
Our Tanks in Action arena displays will take place every weekday, where you'll
have the chance to see our vehicles thunder into life.
Tracked Vehicle rides in a specially converted tracked vehicle will take place
every day in the arena between 11.00am and 4.00pm (£3pp). The Vehicle
Conservation Centre will be open every day, 1.30pm - 4.30pm.

Diverse Abilities Make a Break For It
Have you ever wanted to go on a spontaneous weekend away? Well now you can in
this fantastic challenge! Teams go head to head in a battle to get the furthest
away from base and back within 36 hours without spending any money on transport.
This exhilarating challenge could take you anywhere in the world, you just have
to be brave enough to do plenty of blagging to get your team free transport.
Each team will have to work together to get as far away as possible, armed with
just your Diverse Abilities tops and persuasive donation signs. There will be a
variety of prizes to be won so get signed up to have an unforgettable weekend
away whilst doing something great for charity.
Team Size - two - four
Team entry fee - £50. Team sponsorship - £375
Minimum Age - 18. Date - 25th – 26th April 2015
If you are interested in this event or any other events that Diverse Abilities
has to offer then please contact the Fundraising Team on 01202 718266

Tiger Day 2015 Your first chance to
see Tiger 131 in action after its starring role in the Hollywood Blockbuster
FURY...
In 2015 Tiger 131 will only make two appearances in our arena; Tiger Day – 2nd
May and Tankfest 27th & 28th June. As the only running Tiger 1 tank in the world
you really can't afford to miss it!
The Museum will open at 10am with a range of World War Two talks and tours
taking place throughout the day, including the opportunity to get close to
Tiger.
The Vehicle Conservation Centre will be open from 10am – 5pm allowing access to
the main floor, this allows visitors unprecedented access to the museum’s
extended collection of tanks and other military vehicles.
The highlight of the day will be at 1.30pm, when Tiger 131 makes its return into
the Kuwait arena*. The 30 minute display will examine and compare this World War
Two beast to its Axis and Allied contemporaries; including Matilda II, Panzer
III, T-34 and Sherman.
Tiger Day is a Special Event Day so annual passes are NOT valid. 01929405096

Diverse Abilities Harbourview 110ft Abseil
Take on one of the most exhilarating and exciting challenges while enjoying a
stunning view of Poole Harbour. You will get a huge buzz from the excitement of
your descent and the achievement of completing the challenge, knowing that you
are helping Diverse Abilities provide invaluable support to children and adults
with disabilities, and their families.
No experience is required to take part as you will be trained by a highly
skilled and professional abseil instructor, which will ensure your abseil is
safe and enjoyable. Entry Fee - £10. SPECIAL TEAM ENTRY FEE! 4 for 3! For teams
of 4, entry fee is £30, so why not get your friends/colleagues and family to
enter with you.
Minimum Sponsorship - £100
Date – Sunday 7th June 2015. Minimum Age - 8
If you are interested in this event or any of the other events that Diverse
Abilities has to offer then please contact the fundraising team on 01202 718266

Diverse Abilities 60th Anniversary Skydive
Have you ever dreamed of jumping out of a plane and skydiving from 10,000ft as
you feel the wind against your face whilst you weightlessly descend to the
ground below you? Well, now you can do this fantastic challenge with the Diverse
Abilities skydive team on Sunday 14th June 2015! We are aiming to get 60
skydivers together, one for every year that our fantastic charity has been
supporting disabled people in Dorset.
Entry Fee - £50 deposit
Minimum Sponsorship – You commit to raising a minimum sponsorship amount of £395
and providing this minimum is all brought in to our charity by 3rd June 2015,
ten days before your jump date you get to jump for FREE!
Date – Sunday 14th June 2015
Location - Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury
If you are interested in this event or any of the other events that Diverse
Abilities has to offer then please contact the fundraising team on 01202 718266

Diverse Abilities It’s a Knockout
It’s time to get out in the sunshine and have a fun filled action-packed day
taking part in our highly hilarious event; It’s a Knockout. You will initially
take part in a fun warm up which will ensure that everyone’s spirits are high
from the beginning. Teams will then compete head to head with each other in many
fun, out of the ordinary games. Can your team be victorious without cheating?
Impossible! Maybe?
Team entry: Your team must consist of 8-12 people and the minimum age is 16
years – all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Team entry fee: £120
HALF PRICE TEAM ENTRY, JUST £60 IF YOU SIGN UP BEFORE 1ST APRIL 2015 (minimum
sponsorship applies)
Team sponsorship - The minimum sponsorship per team is £600. (That’s just £50
each to fundraise)
Minimum Age - 16
Date - Sunday 28th June 2015. Time - 2pm
Location - Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
If you are interested in this event or any of the other events that Diverse
Abilities has to offer then please contact the fundraising team on 01202 718266

The Purbeck Rally Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 6AB
01929 427677
If you’re looking for an interesting, fun packed day out for all the family,
then you’ll love The Purbeck Rally, a once yearly, 3 day steam & vintage show
held in Wareham, Dorset. This year marks the 43rd show and once again we hope to
bring you a wide range of things to see & do. We will have a large array of
vintage vehicles and machinery including tractors, cars, commercials &
stationary engines as well as full size and miniature steam. There will be a
wide range of trade, craft and auto jumble stalls for you to have a browse at as
well as plenty of food and drink options. Well behaved dogs on leads are more
than welcome at our show. If you would like to make a weekend of it, public
camping is also available and not forgetting the increasingly popular auction on
Saturday morning & car boot sale Sunday morning.
Admission: Friday - £5.00 per person Saturday/Sunday - £6.00 per person Under
16’s go free. The show is open 10am-5pm and parking is free.

Upton House Wedding Fair, Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset. BH17 7BJ
Sunday October 4th 2015 11am to 4pm. Admission £1 per adult
The Friends of Upton Country Park and The Borough of Poole
present the second of their now well established bi-annual
Wedding Fairs for 2015. There will be numerous wedding exhibitors covering all
aspects which contribute to the 'Memorable Day'. Take the opportunity to view
the magnificent Upton House and the Walled Garden as your potential wedding
venue. Talk with members of Borough of Poole Staff about your
requirements and select all your other needs from the variety
of exhibitors. For further enquiries please ring 01202 262753